Florence A. Smith, 91

ACUSHNET — Florence A. (Carroll) Smith, age 91, of Acushnet, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at her home with family. She was the wife of Edward L. Smith.

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Posted Apr. 7, 2014 at 4:55 PM
Updated Apr 7, 2014 at 4:57 PM

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Updated Apr 7, 2014 at 4:57 PM

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ACUSHNET — Florence A. (Carroll) Smith, age 91, of Acushnet, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at her home with family. She was the wife of Edward L. Smith.

Born in Dorchester, MA, the daughter of the late Isiah and Florence (Desjeunes) Carroll, she was a graduate of New Bedford High School.

Mrs. Smith was employed at Sears in New Bedford and Dartmouth in the Business Office and the Paint Department for many years. She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts and volunteered at an adult reading program.

Florence loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Florence has had a sweet smile and a kind word for everyone she met.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter Claudia A. Medeiros and her husband Michael of Acushnet; a "very special" granddaughter Jennifer MacCord and her husband Richard; a grandson Joshua Greenfield, with whom she shared a birthday, and his wife Gloria; four "adored" great-grandchildren Jack MacCord, Kenny Sepulveda, Javi Avila, Grace Avila; a sister Patricia Kwiatkowski and her husband Frank; a brother Russell Carroll and his wife Diane; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also the sister of the late Rene Carroll and his wife Agnes and Mark Carroll.

Mrs. Smith's family would like to thank the staff at the Oaks, for the loving care they showed Florence over the years. A special thank you to Gabby DaSilva for her loving care and kindness she gave to Florence for the last four years.

Private arrangements are in the care of the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.